SCQ reunion: Joross Gamboa reunites with Dara, Melissa Ricks, Jason Abalos, Raphael Martinez

Actor Joross Gamboa brought back memories of their Star Circle Quest days as he shared a glimpse of his mini reunion with fellow alumni Melissa Ricks, Jason Abalos (from season 2), Raphael Martinez, and K-pop star Sandara “Dara” Park.

On social media, Joross shared how he got to catch up with his former batchmates despite coming from different birthday celebrations.

“SCQ mini reunion pakiramdam ko yesterday! Una Bday ng mga anak ni @theraphaelmartinez nagkita kami nina @mellyricks09 @thejasonabalos,” the actor said.

Joross also shared photos with his wife, Kat, and their children, who joined him during the gathering.

He then recounted another reunion with some of their former handlers, where he also got to see Dara and Black Eyed Peas member Apl.de.Ap.

“after that dumaan ako sa bday ni ate Elena kasama din mga handlers namin b4 andun din sina Kuya @apldeap with Krung @daraxxi na huling kita niya sa mga bata nung 2019 Korea pa namin hahaha,” he added.

The actor also couldn’t help but tease Dara over how little her appearance seemed to have changed through the years, sharing a funny photo of the two together.

“Grabe din etong si Dara di nag bago sukat ng muka eh! 😂,” he expressed.

Joross also poked fun at fans who have followed their journey since the beginning of their Kapamilya talent search stint.

“kung nasubaybayan niyo kami simula batch 1 ibig sabihin….. Tanders nadin kayo! 😅,” he quipped.

The first season of Star Circle Quest premiered on ABS-CBN on March 1, 2004, introducing 10 aspiring talents, known as questors, who underwent various challenges and training sessions as they competed for the title of Grand Questor.

Hero Angeles emerged as the season’s winner, while Sandara Park, Roxanne Guinoo, Joross, and Melissa finished as runners-up. Following the competition, the finalists reunited on screen in the 2004 series SCQ Reload: OK Ako!

Joross’s reunion photos also brought excitement to longtime viewers, who shared their fond memories of following the competition and expressed how happy they were to see the former questors still keeping in touch.

“Grabe ka naman sa ‘tanders na kayo’ 🤣🤣 pero I really love your friendship, and I really love the fact na nagsasama-sama pa din yung batch niyo occasionally,” a fan said.

Another one expressed, “It always makes me happy seeing you guys having a mini reunion.🩵🩷.”

A netizen also recalled the time she was watching the competition: “nakasubaybay naman , natakas pa nga at tinitiis nakikinood sa labas at bintana ng kapitbahay makanood lang 🤣🤣 pinaka natataandaan ko lang yung task na may pagka horror, si Sandara lang yata di natakot non 🤣😆 elementary lang ako non kaya di pa naman tanders 🤣🤣”

“Parang kailan lng di q pa rin nakakalimutan lumiban ang buong section namin pra mapanood lng kayo sa Gaisano City Bacolod😁”

Meanwhile, Dara recently returned to the Philippines for a scheduled brand engagement. She also received a special birthday surprise from her Filipino fans during her visit.